SIBS NH- Support for siblings of individuals with special needs

SIBS NH is a new organization commited to supporting the brothers and sisters of individuals with special needs.

SIBS NH offers sibling (Sib) support groups to children and youth in first through twelfth grade who have a brother or sister that experience developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions, mental illness, physical and/or learning disabiltities.

The groups offer a chance for the sibs to get together and share a time of fun and support. It is an opportunity to talk with peers who have the sames fears, questions and mixed feelings about their sibling and/or disabilities.

This program provides a chance to obtain reliable information on their sibling's special needs, to talk to each other without worry that they may upset someone and the comfort of knowing that they are not the only one feeling happy, angry or confused about their sibling.

SIBS NH helps children develop coping skills for both dealing with their brother or sister and other children. It is a time to develop emapthy and tolerance and teaches an understanding that life can be good even when it is not perfect. Children are able to express themselves in their own special time and empower each other to speak to their own needs as well as those of their sibling.

For more information check out www.sibs-nh.com or email kaleigh@sibs-nh.com or karin@sibs-nh.com